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3. Searching for Root Causes

Searching for the root cause of a particular behavior or condition involves facilitating dialogue so that learners examine their lives critically in order to engage in collective analysis of the source causes of inequities. This then informs subsequent social, political and cultural action. For example, when CHWs/Ps implement a health education intervention in the field, they can reflect and collectively analyze the cultural, religious, economic, or societal factors that influence individual and group behavior. This type of analysis fosters innovative collective action for social change.